Overall, McLean brandished 108 yellows and six red cards as well as pointing to the penalty spot on 12 occasions last term although his strict card-happy nature has somewhat diminished since the start of his top-flight career in May 2010.

The qualified fitness instructor – who is also a Referee Development Officer within the SFA, along with Craig Thomson – steadily established himself as a regular in the SPL with a talkative but heavy handed approach.

(Reuters) - The return of all-rounder Ben Stokes will be a welcome boost to the England squad as he provides much-needed balance and lifts morale, team mate Moeen Ali said ahead of the two-match test series in New Zealand.

(Reuters) - An emotional Juan Martin del Potro could barely believe he had finally won a Masters 1000 series title at the 51st attempt at Indian Wells on Sunday but is determined to keep the trophies coming in his late career renaissance.